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Former WAMU employee sues University, alleging harassing, retaliatory and unlawful actions

By Nina Heller · Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021

Lawsuit comes almost a year after initial defamation suit from Zuri Berry

Racial discrimination lawsuit by former AU men’s soccer player dismissed in federal court

By Ben Morse · Monday, Sept. 20, 2021

Former AU Hall of Fame Soccer player David Nakhid plans to appeal

Students struggle with disability accommodations amid COVID-19 protocols

By Abigail Turner · Friday, Sept. 17, 2021

Two first-year students were initially denied accommodations in their residence halls and on-campus

Coronavirus

Students question efficacy of University coronavirus policies as classes begin

By Nina Heller | September 13

Contact tracing, in-person classes and COVID-19 testing all create questions among community

News

Antisemitic graffiti found by AU student in a bathroom in Anderson Hall

By Sarah Mattalian | September 10

Four symbols were carved into a bathroom stall in Anderson Terrace

News

Family of former AU student starts organization to bring awareness to fentanyl overdoses

By Kelsey Carolan | September 9

Goal is to bring awareness and make testing strips accessible

Coronavirus

University officials provide updates on contact tracing procedures, general pandemic protocol at community forum

By Kate Corliss | September 8

Administrators present five-pronged approach to mitigating COVID risks during the hybrid fall 2021 semester

Coronavirus

AU reports 202 new COVID-19 cases, one self-reported hospitalization this week

By Dan Papscun and Clare Mulroy | September 7

The University rolled out an updated COVID-19 dashboard at the beginning of semester

Coronavirus

AU institutes testing wave across four residence hall floors in wake of two positive COVID-19 tests

By Dan Papscun | September 6

Decision was made out of “abundance of caution,” University said

News

Multiple sexual misconduct complaints filed against former University chaplain, Methodist records show

By Skye Witley | September 1

Mark Schaefer was allegedly fired from the University

Multimedia

For the first time since March 2020, Eagles head back to campus

By The Eagle Staff | August 30

A look into academics, campus life, vaccines and sports this semester

Sports

Reigning Patriot League champions men’s soccer looks to continue their winning ways

By Lee Clarke | August 26

First full season since 2019 sees the Eagles seeking to repeat

Sports

William & Mary quells women’s soccer 2-1 in season-opener

By Sara Campbell | August 24

The Eagles failed to capitalize on offense to score an equalizer in their first match of the season

wheelinâ€™ in â€” D.C. is planning to increase its bike lanes from 45 to 80 miles. A section of Pennsylvania Avenue running from the White House to the Capitol will even ban cars from its middle lane.

News

Proposal for new bike lane receives support from students and residents alike

By Nina Heller | August 20

Proposed bike lane would increase safety for cyclists in Glover Park neighborhood

News

Black affinity AUx2 is praised as a safe space for Black students

By Isabella Brown | August 13

While there is more work to be done, students call for program continuation and expansion

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University outlines health and safety protocols for fall semester

By Clare Mulroy and Kate Corliss | August 6

Guidelines include indoor masking, vaccine requirements, limited in-person events

News

D.C. Zoning Commission approves American University Campus Plan

By Abigail Pritchard | August 4

Years in the making, the plan now awaits official order to begin work

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University reinstates indoor mask requirement

By Kelsey Carolan | July 30

This update is in accordance with Mayor Bowser’s new indoor mask mandate

News

Ex-American University chaplain sued for sexual assault by former student

By Skye Witley | July 21

Lawsuit alleges that University, church failed to investigate

News

BREAKING: University announces partnership with Pepsi as official beverage provider

By Nina Heller and Kate Corliss | July 16

Five-year deal includes Pepsi products on-campus and event sponsorships

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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